Arnold said: “It was another good performance last Saturday against the best Esher side I have seen in a long time.

“We did not have the best preparation because we were delayed in getting down there, only arriving at 2.15pm, which wasn’t ideal and then having a delay getting back.

“We were the better side in a lot of the matches that we only just lost, and it is a question of fine margins.

“People have been saying our luck will eventually change but it’s taking a long time for that to happen!”

Of his first full season as head coach, Arnold added: “I still believe it has been a good first season for us.

“I have made a few mistakes myself but at the same time I know that I have done a lot of things right. All I know is that the club is in good stead for the future.”

Tom Morton, signed on a duel registration from Sale Sharks, starts at full-back against Blaydon, with Dorrington moving further forward, while Warren Spragg is on the bench.

Sam Beaumont, unavailable for Esher, returns as a forward replacement.

Alex Loney has returned to Fylde after playing on loan as a one-off for his old club Sedgley Park.

But the hooker, who also doubles as a forwards coach at the Woodlands, will not be in action tomorrow.

Arnold said: “Phil Mills and Tom Burtonwood are ahead of him. It will be frustrating for Alex having to kicking his heels. He will have to be content with watching the match from the sidelines with me!”

Blaydon are third- bottom but will have derived much satisfaction from beating Hull Ionians in convincing fashion last Saturday.

And Arnold believes Blaydon to push his side tomorrow. He said: “They had a great win on Saturday and I expect it will be a war of attrition in the forwards.

“We are focusing on a strong finish to the season and a home win on Saturday.”